According to a report from Calcio e Finanza, the main reason that the two clubs agreed to reject the offer to buy San Siro from the council is because it is viewed as a stadium no longer fit for purpose.

The report adds that Milan and Inter see the 93-year-old structure as one that is not up to the speed of modern football both for the clubs themselves and the fans.

In addition, any renovation to bring San Siro up to the standards of a modern facility would have taken four years to complete and would have incurred huge costs.